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Marketing After Release Day: A How To Guide

CD Baby’s single-release series continues with this crucial guide to marketing after release day. From day-after tips to playlist pitching, learn how to keep momentum moving.

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Should Songwriters Unionize? Take this quick survey

Should songwriters unionize? The Artist Rights Institute is surveying songwriters to find out whether or not songwriters want to form a certified union.

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SXSW cuts two days: Festival Issues Statement

SXSW will be getting two days shorter in 2026, the festival has officially confirmed. Instead of being spread over 9 days, all three SXSW festivals – Interactive, Film & TV and Music – will run concurrently over 7 days.

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Science Behind Why Music Is Getting Simpler Than Ever

Research proves that music is getting simpler over the years, with modern tunes relying more on loops and basic structures. Here’s why complexity is fading and whether a new musical evolution is on the horizon.

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Music Tech takes center stage in Miami

The first Miami MusicTech Summit is set for next Tuesday, March 25. The gathering will bring together global music tech leaders while showcasing the city’s exploding music tech and innovation scene.

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Live Nation DoJ lawsuit continues under Trump

A federal judge in New York denied Live Nation’s motion to narrow the antitrust case brought by the US Department of Justice and 39 state Attorney Generals from both parties.

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How to Build a Fanbase on YouTube For Musicians

YouTube offers a unique opportunity to grow an audience and transform casual viewers into loyal supporters. In this post, you’ll learn how to leverage features, enhance interaction and how build a fanbase on YouTube.

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How the Industry Is Fighting Artificial Music Streaming

The industry is fighting artificial music streaming with stricter rules, AI detection, and legal action. Here’s how artists, DSPs, and tech are battling to keep streaming fair.

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Live Music Stocks up premarket Monday after turbulent week

After a turbulent week for both the live music stocks and the broader stock market, top US live music stocks were up Monday morning in premarket trading.

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: new Stats from MIDiA, Spotify & More

Episode 240 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE:

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Last week’s most read Hypebot posts

Catch up on what everybody has been talking about with last weeks most read Hypebot posts. We’ve got topics ranging from new research into the global music market, Gen Z trends,. Continue reading

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